Crosland creates new Senior Vice Presidency

Charlotte, N.C. (September 11, 2001) - Crosland, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Ronni Fridman to its leadership team as senior vice president, effective September 10. Fridman is former senior vice president of The Walt Disney Company.

She will assist in the execution of the Crosland strategic plan and partner with the management team in the development and implementation of initiatives that build upon the company’s longstanding commitment to associates in areas relating to customer focus, professional development, execution excellence, leadership and brand equity development.

“We are excited to welcome Ronni and look forward to leveraging her diverse experience and talents as a member of our management team,” said Crosland CEO Todd Mansfield.

Fridman joins Crosland from Walt Disney Imagineering, the organization responsible for concept design and delivery of attractions, hotels, cruise ships, and retail and entertainment venues for The Walt Disney Company. She was senior vice president, responsible for creative management and organization development.

During her 14-year tenure with Disney, Fridman played a key role in the start-up and rollout of many new business initiatives, including Disney Vacation Club, The Disney Institute, Disney Cruise Line, the Town of Celebration and the resort expansion at Walt Disney World. Prior to joining Disney, she held positions in the consumer products division of Time Warner and in retail for Lord and Taylor. Fridman holds a B.A. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.